UK's first AI scribe for patients is launched

By Liz Wells 16 October 2025

UK digital health innovator Aide Health has launched Mirror, the UK’s first AI-powered scribe for patients, tackling the widespread problem of medical advice being forgotten or misunderstood after ...

Leaders warn of 'deeply worrying' rise in NHS estate maintenance bill

By Lee Peart 16 October 2025

A 16% rise in the NHS estate maintenance bill has been described as ‘deeply worrying’ by health leaders.

Professional bodies demand end to attacks on overseas workforce

By Liz Wells 16 October 2025

Healthcare trade bodies have joined together to demand an end to attacks on overseas workers.

Government provides £80m funding boost for inactivity trailblazers

By Lee Peart 16 October 2025

An £80m funding boost to expand a scheme to support people back into the workplace has been announced.

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Tools selected for next phase of MHRA's AI Airlock programme

By Liz Wells 16 October 2025

Seven emerging AI healthcare technologies have been selected for the second phase of the MHRA’s AI Airlock programme.

Strike called off as Blackpool NHS staff secure millions in back pay

By Liz Wells 16 October 2025

Hundreds of healthcare workers employed by Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust have suspended a walkout planned for next week in a row over unpaid wages.

Rebranded mental health trust told to make urgent improvements

By Lee Peart 15 October 2025

A mental health trust that has changed its name has been told to make urgent improvements by the CQC.

Government pledges £80m to support children's hospices

By Lee Peart 15 October 2025

Children’s and young people’s hospices in England will receive £80m over the next three years, giving vital services greater financial certainty to continue caring for seriously ill children and th...

Unison appoints new national nursing officer

By Liz Wells 15 October 2025

Unison has appointed Louie Horne as national nursing officer, responsible for promoting and defending the interests of nursing staff for the union.

Welsh health board selects new independent member for finance

By Liz Wells 15 October 2025

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board has appointed Sir Paul Lambert as independent member for finance.